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Anthony L. Fernandez

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Anthony L. Fernandez
Anthony L. Fernandez as Calvin, upset about his son, Marcos, being replaced as Warriors Quarterback, confronts Sean Payton to give him a piece of his mind.
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Actor, Anthony L. Fernandez came into view in 2013, after years of studying his craft and "paying dues" on several productions, ultimately establishing a successful acting career. In 2014, he gained more attention and momentum for his performances in independent films, such as, "Thou Shalt Not Kill", the BET original film, "Crossed the Line", and ultimately achieving mainstream notoriety for his breakout, comedy performance, as Angel, in the hit 2015 Jeremy Garelick/Will Packer feature, "The Wedding Ringer".

Fernandez followed up the comedic win with thriller, suspense, and action films, "The Evil Gene", "The Boatman", & the Scott Adkins/Isaac Florentine hardcore fight collaboration, "Close Range". Expanding his role diversity in character, range, & genre, alike.

Anthony reached prime time television success with performances on "Hawaii Five-0" as Carlos Diego & as Texas in John Singleton's B.E.T crime drama "Rebel". During the next few years, he used every opportunity to build an impressive and extensive resume, with a variety of character performances on "Shameless", "S.W.A.T", "Superstore", "Snowfall", "Days of Our Lives", "The Young and The Restless", "Last Man on Earth", and more.

Fernandez landed a series regular role, as Barry Bailando, on the Emmy nominated Netflix original comedy series, "It's Bruno". Continuing to build his credits throughout 2020-21 appearing in feature films, like the Marianna Palka thriller "Collection" and guest starring on such shows as, "Deputy", "Coyote", "Animal Kingdom", "Bosch", & finishing the year off strong with his top of show guest star performance on 'NCIS' as Luis Carter.

Opening up 2022 with another comedic breakout role, Anthony starred as Calvin, in the Happy Madison/Hey Eddie feature film "Home Team". In addition to his major studio success, he played troubled husband and father, Danny in the multiple award-winning independent drama, including a win for best actor, "Addicted to You". Anthony's win was followed up by the New Line Cinema release of House Party and, after opening up 2023 as Calvin Dupree on "CSI Vegas", Fernandez ended the year by landing two series regular roles on "Truth Be Told" as Bill Ochoa and as Detective Suarez on "Fatal Attraction".

Anthony L. Fernandez current projects include his appearance as Burke on "911: Lonestar", which allowed Fernandez to showcase more of his action and stunt experience and two feature films "Horchata with Oat Milk", a comedy about gentrification in the hood and the crime drama, "Splash City" Produced by Berner, CEO @Cookies Brand/Rapper/Producer; both to be released in 2025. And most recently, Anthony achieved success in the commercial realm, starring as The Modelo Recruiter in the Modelo/Constellation Brands Campaign. @modelousa

His truthful, captivating, and entertaining portrayals, combined with his ability to deliver, solidify him as a noteworthy character actor to keep an eye on as he continues his rise to the top.

Anthony L. Fernandez devotes his free time speaking to the youth about his life story to inspire hope, change, and creativity, as well as supporting the Arts and Entertainment, focusing on Mexican American/Latino organizations, such as NALIP and Nosotros. Anthony L. Fernandez resides in the Los Angeles area with his wife & children.

Anthony L. Fernandez social media Instagram: @actoranthonylfernandez Facebook: Anthony L. Fernandez X: @actoranthony
BornSeptember 1, 1978
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    Known for

    Kevin James in Home Team (2022)
    Home Team
    6.0
    • Calvin
    • 2022
    The Wedding Ringer (2015)
    The Wedding Ringer
    6.6
    • Angel
    • 2015
    Wilmer Valderrama, Rocky Carroll, Gary Cole, Katrina Law, Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, and Diona Reasonover in NCIS (2003)
    NCIS
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Luis Carter
    It's Bruno! (2019)
    It's Bruno!
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Barry Bailando

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Phrenic
      • Marcos (as Anthony Fernandez)
      • Completed
    • Splash City
      • Detective Muñoz
      • Post-production
    • Sam's Cry
      • Doctor
      • In Production
    • Bridge to Somewhere
      • Richie
      • Completed



    • Horchata with Oatmilk (2025)
      Horchata with Oatmilk
      9.2
      • Spyder
      • 2025
    • Rob Lowe and Gina Torres in 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020)
      9-1-1: Lone Star
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Burke
      • 2024
    • Bloodline (2024)
      Bloodline
      • News Anchor Rodriguez
      • 2024
    • Jack Carlisle, Alessandra Mañon, Caitlin Carleton, Patrick Hickman, and Justin Lotito in Blackout (2024)
      Blackout
      Short
      • Luis
      • 2024
    • Joshua Jackson and Lizzy Caplan in Fatal Attraction (2023)
      Fatal Attraction
      6.3
      TV Mini Series
      • Det. Suarez (as Anthony Fernandez)
      • 2023
    • Jesse Borrego, Blanca Ordaz, Xochitl Guzman, Jeff Reyes, Christian Leyva, Sonia Balcazar, Anthony L. Fernandez, Alex Ferrufino, David Mansanalez, and Berner in Addicted to You (2023)
      Addicted to You
      Short
      • Danny
      • 2023
    • Gabrielle Union and Octavia Spencer in Truth Be Told (2019)
      Truth Be Told
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Bill Ochoa (as Anthony Fernandez)
      • 2023
    • CSI: Vegas (2021)
      CSI: Vegas
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Calvin Dupree (as Anthony Fernandez)
      • 2023
    • Jacob Latimore and Tosin Cole in House Party (2023)
      House Party
      4.3
      • Illuminati Guard
      • 2023
    • House of Chico (2022)
      House of Chico
      TV Series
      • Puerco Announcer
      • Giant Lucha
      • 2022
    • Kevin James in Home Team (2022)
      Home Team
      6.0
      • Calvin
      • 2022
    • Animal Kingdom (2016)
      Animal Kingdom
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Young Pete (as Anthony Fernandez)
      • 2021
    • Alex Pettyfer in Collection (2021)
      Collection
      4.2
      • Edgar (as Anthony Fernandez)
      • 2021
    • Titus Welliver in Bosch (2014)
      Bosch
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Gooding (as Anthony Fernandez)
      • 2021
    • Sean Riggs in Lazarus (2021)
      Lazarus
      3.4
      • Sticks
      • 2021

    Producer



    • L.A. Undercover (2019)
      L.A. Undercover
      TV Mini Series
      • associate producer
      • producer
      • 2019

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    Videos27

    Home Team
    Demo Reel 0:47
    Home Team
    The Modelo Recruiter: Full Time Fans
    Demo Reel 0:31
    The Modelo Recruiter: Full Time Fans
    The Modelo Recruiter: Full Time Fans
    Demo Reel 0:31
    The Modelo Recruiter: Full Time Fans
    Bosch S7 E8 Por Sonia
    Demo Reel 0:55
    Bosch S7 E8 Por Sonia
    Rebel S1 E7 Redemption
    Demo Reel 2:22
    Rebel S1 E7 Redemption
    Animal Kingdom S5 E9 Let It Ride
    Demo Reel 0:48
    Animal Kingdom S5 E9 Let It Ride
    Coyote S1 E6 Plaza De Nada
    Demo Reel 0:44
    Coyote S1 E6 Plaza De Nada

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Anthony Fernandez
    • Height
      • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
    • Born
      • September 1, 1978
      • Othello, Washington, USA
    • Other works
      Portrays "The Recruiter" in the Modelo Beer TV ads.

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